The State Bank of Vietnam is holding a two-day conference in Hà Nội to boost adoption of ISO 20022 standards in the interbank electronic payment system under an ADB-funded project supporting inclusive finance and climate initiatives.
The goal is for the aviation industry to become a strategic economic sector by 2035, with world-class competitiveness in Southeast Asia and sustained long-term growth.
It is targeting average GRDP growth of 10–10.5 per cent a year during the period and per capita income of US$8,000–8,500, an urbanisation rate of above 50 per cent, and the reduction of poverty under new criteria by 2030.
A group of 23 foreign direct investors in the renewable energy sector has recently submitted written petitions to some ministries regarding the issue of payment for 173 renewable power projects under the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) price mechanism.
Việt Nam identifies urban development as one of three national strategic priorities, but to be successful, it need close coordination in multiple sectors, levels and regions, as well as effectively boosting domestic and foreign resources.
With sustainable development now a global imperative, Việt Nam’s plastics industry is proactively reshaping its growth model toward a green, circular economy, according to the Việt Nam Plastics Association.
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in collaboration with the UK Embassy, held a workshop in Hà Nội on Monday to unveil a green bond disclosure handbook designed to boost transparency and advance the green finance market.
Phú Mỹ Hưng Development Corporation and the Lawrence S. Ting Foundation recently presented 113 scholarships totaling nearly VNĐ3.8 billion (US$144,000) to outstanding students in HCM City.